Presents a non-fiction companion to the book "Dogs In The Dead Of Night," discussing cases where dogs have come to the rescue of people and other animals, and describes the roles of service and other working dogs.

"Beginning readers will learn all about these dedicated canines that take on different jobs to assist people with disabilities or illnesses."--

Describes the ways in which dogs are bred and trained for such careers as livestock guardian, herder, helper for the disabled, sled-puller, and entertainer.

"In this book, young readers learn about search-and-rescue dogs."--

Presents the work of search and rescue dogs, including the history of using animals for search operations, why dogs are equipped for the job, and some of the situations when search and rescue animals are required.

An introduction to dogs including their history, types of breeds, senses, and ways of communication.

"Follow the exciting photographs in this book and spend a day with a Firehouse Dog".

"Beginning readers will learn all about the brave and loyal dogs that won't let anything keep them from getting the job done! From chasing after criminals to sniffing out explosives, police dogs are hard at work keeping people safe and protecting their police officer handlers."--